Student Housing

Student Housing

Build to Rent Leasing Excellence: Schemes Raising the Bar

Discover how Build to Rent is outperforming other rental models in the hereSAY Leasing Benchmark Report & what defines leasing excellence.

11 / 02 / 26

Build to Rent

Data Integrity in Student Accommodation: Building Trust Through Accuracy

Data Integrity in PBSA: Building Trust Through Accuracy

Discover how stronger data integrity improves PBSA reporting and finance accuracy while delivering real-time insight across your portfolio.

06 / 02 / 26

Meeting the Challenges of the PBSA Market Today with Technology

Student Housing is maturing. Strong demand persists, but higher costs, limited supply and rising student expectations are creating new pressures. Addressing them requires PBSA technology built for the academic lifecycle – not generic property management.

03 / 11 / 25

Harnessing Data and Analytics to Elevate Student Housing Experiences

Delivering high-quality, personalised experiences while maintaining operational excellence is more critical than ever in student accommodation. We explore how purpose-built real estate technology for student housing can make it easier to dive into analytics and turn those insights into action.

28 / 10 / 25

Changing the Rules in PBSA: One System vs Multiple

The Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector has significantly transformed in recent years. In 2024, JLL reported that PBSA investment in Europe grew to €13.1 billion in 2022, with this momentum continuing in 2024—reflecting strong investor confidence in data-driven operations. As student expectations evolve and operational complexities increase, property managers, operators, and owners face a crucial decision: Should they adopt a single, connected PBSA management platform or rely on multiple interconnected software solutions?

13 / 03 / 25

How the Renters’ Reform Bill Will Impact PBSA

The Renters’ Reform Bill, set to reshape the UK’s rental landscape, is poised to have significant implications for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) properties. While the bill aims to enhance renters’ rights across the board, PBSA appears to be in a unique position. What Does the Renters Reform Bill Mean? Eviction Notices Under current regulation […]

16 / 01 / 25

The Emergence of Gen Alpha & the Evolving Need for Technology

Gen Alpha and Technology: Shaping the Future of PBSA

Yardi’s Account Executive, Chloe Sachikonye, joined industry experts at Property Week’s Student Accommodation Conference 2024. Held in London, the panel explored the topic of Generation Alpha and their evolving technological needs in PBSA. Gemma Le Marquer from Empiric Student Property moderated the panel, which included Fred Lerche-Lerchenborg from Lavanda and Sam Scott from Fresh. Understanding […]

18 / 12 / 24

The Student Living Proptech Revolution

Today’s students live more digitally mediated lives than any previous generation. But what does this blurring of the lines between online and offline mean for the technology they expect in their accommodation? And how can emerging technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) enhance the performance of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operators and developers? Expert panel […]

03 / 12 / 24

YASC EUROPE 2024: Reimagining Asset & Property Management

Yardi’s Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) returned and welcomed 900 attendees, including Yardi staff, clients and Yardi partners. Representing over 170 companies from over 21 countries. This immersive, insightful experience in London kicked off with a general session that highlighted Yardi’s ongoing commitment to the diverse sectors within the European real estate market, our journey in the […]

15 / 11 / 24

Asset Management

Commercial

Leveraging Technology to Enhance the Student Journey

In the purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) sector, advanced technology integration has become crucial for creating an enhanced and seamless student experience. Modern students, often digital natives, expect intuitive and efficient systems that align with their tech-savvy lifestyles. One of the leading solutions in this space is Yardi’s PBSA software, which automates and streamlines various […]

02 / 08 / 24

CREtech – The Future of Technology & AI

Yardi was proud to partner with CREtech the day before CREtech London 2024 and invite some of the industry’s key figures for a roundtable discussion about the future of real estate and the role technology has to play both now and in the future. The session split into separate discussion topics, chaired by industry gurus […]

24 / 05 / 24

Asset Management

Solving the Student Housing Shortfall

Student numbers at UK universities are at historic highs, with more than 2.8 million enrolled in 2022. Some 20% of whom are international. And with more students comes greater demand for accommodation – demand that is not being met. A student housing shortfall of no fewer than 620,000 student beds is anticipated by 2026. Expert […]

28 / 03 / 24

The Power of Investment Management Technology in Reporting and Stakeholder Relations

The Power of Investment Management Technology in Reporting & Stakeholder Relations

In real estate, fund and asset managers play a role in ensuring smooth operations and maximising ROI for stakeholders. Efficient reporting mechanisms are important in this industry as they bridge the gap between managers and investors. They provide transparency and trust while revolutionising the way reports are generated and shared. Investment management technology is essential […]

27 / 03 / 24

Asset Management

Build to Rent

Enhancing Digital Experiences in PBSA

Yardi joined a panel of experts at Property Week’s Student Accommodation Conference to discuss enhancing digital experiences in PBSA. The panel was moderated by Lem Bingley, editor for Property Week and featured: Gemma Le Marquer, sales & marketing director, Empiric Student Property Justin Harley, regional director, Yardi Owen Redman, co-founder, Roome Improving the Student […]

23 / 01 / 24